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"hold harmless clause" Correct Answer: * found in some non-Medicare health plan contracts * prohibits billing to patient for anything beyond deductibles and co-pays. A compliance plan may offer several benefits, including: Correct Answer: * more accurate payment of claims * fewer billi...

Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom? a. State Law b. NCDs c. Each regional MAC d. LMRPs CORRECT ANSWER c. Each regional MAC ABN stands for _____. a. Advanced Benefits Notification b. Advisory Beneficial Notice c. Admitting Beneficiary Notice d. Advance Beneficia...

Use CPB Chapter 14_Case to answer questions 1 & 2. After review of the information provided, are there any errors on the claim form? If so, which elements are incorrect? I. Insured's name II. Secondary insurance III. Primary insurance policy number IV. Date of birth V. Date of injury VI...

INDICATION: Patient has a hypertrophic scar on the posterior side of the left leg, at the level of the knee. This has begun to restrict his mobility. His physical therapy trial was unsuccessful. PROCEDURE: After the proper induction of anesthesia, the subcutaneous tissue of the patient's left leg ...

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? CORRECT ANSWER Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? CORRECT ANSWER Hypodermis Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? CORRECT ANSWER It lies on top of the dermis and has a...

When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header without reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? CORRECT ANSWER Medicare administr...

Many coding professionals go on to find work as: CORRECT ANSWER Consultant A medical record contains information on all but what areas? CORRECT ANSWER Financial records Technicians who specialize in coding are called: CORRECT ANSWER Coding specialists EHR stands for: CORRECT ANSWER Electron...

Decompress CORRECT ANSWER To relieve of compression How do I use modifier 26 professional component CORRECT ANSWER It must include a physician interpreting a report, a written report or supervision in a facility other than the office Define transperineal CORRECT ANSWER Prefix ect(o)-, exo ...

The provider performs a diagnostic thoracoscopy followed by the thoracoscopic excision of a pericardial cyst. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? CORRECT ANSWER 32661 In the CPT® Index look for Thoracoscopy/Surgical/with Excision Pericardial Cyst, Tumor and/or Mass and you are directed to 32661. ...